Health
Addressing Oxidative Stress in Deep Wounds Deep wounds often accumulate harmful reactive oxygen species that damage cells and foster bacterial growth, creating a hostile environment for natural recovery. According to researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, traditional wound dressings serve primarily as passive protective covers. By contrast, the newly developed injectable hydrogel provides … Read more
Cortisol face, a viral social media phenomenon linked to chronic stress, is not supported by clinical evidence, according to Dr Parisa Khonsari of Dubai’s Sequoia Clinic. While internet users blame everyday pressures for facial puffiness, dullness, and dark circles, medical specialists clarify that true high-cortisol symptoms require prolonged, extreme hormone levels usually associated with specific … Read more
According to a 28-year meta-analysis of 63 studies commissioned by the World Health Organization, mobile phones, Wi-Fi networks, and radio towers do not cause brain cancer or childhood leukemia. Researchers from an international scientific group evaluated data gathered between 1994 and 2022, finding no link between radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure and brain tumors, even among … Read more
Actor Diljit Dosanjh recently sparked viral interest in wellness routines by revealing in a Vogue interview that he applies neem oil and mustard oil to his belly button every night. According to Dr. Shweta Nakhawa, consultant dermatologist at KIMS Hospitals Thane, while navel oil application is a common traditional practice, there is very limited scientific … Read more
According to fitness and wellness influencer and online coach Claire Shiver, shedding body fat successfully relies as heavily on kitchen preparation as it does on gym workouts, as outlined in an Instagram video shared on February 18. While cardiovascular training and strength sessions burn energy, improper meal choices can stall progress. Shiver shared 10 repeat … Read more
Global funding for the HIV epidemic fell by nearly a fifth last year to $7.3 billion, reaching its lowest level in nearly two decades and threatening a resurgence of the disease, according to a report released by the U.N. body fighting AIDS. According to the UNAIDS report, Washington previously accounted for 75% of international HIV … Read more
According to a narrative review published in the journal Nutrients by researchers at the University of Guelph and ImmunoCeutica Inc., iodine intake follows a narrow U-shaped relationship that dictates how the micronutrient influences immune defenses across humans and domesticated mammals. While adequate intake supports leukocyte metabolism and thyroid-driven immunity, both chronic deficiency and sustained excess … Read more
Higher levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) are independently associated with a greater prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers found that TMAO, a metabolite produced by gut microbes from nutrients like choline, may trigger AF by inhibiting muscarinic receptor 2 signaling and disrupting autonomic regulation … Read more
Peri Park playground in Fairfax, California, closed temporarily due to a significant flea infestation, forcing public works officials to balance public health concerns with strict local pesticide bans, according to a town notice issued Friday. Fairfax Public Works Evaluates Pesticide-Free Treatment Options The closure leaves town officials scrambling to eliminate the pests without violating Fairfax’s … Read more
Donor government funding to combat HIV in low- and middle-income countries fell by $2.1 billion in 2025, marking a 25% decrease from the previous year according to a report by KFF and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Total disbursements dropped to $6.2 billion in 2025, down from $8.3 billion in 2024, representing … Read more